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- Halacha
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- Idols and Idolatry
Question
According to halacha, is one allowed to wear a jing jang necklace or is it prohibited?
Answer
The symbol today simply represents uniting the opposites, which is a very Jewish concept, and is not meant to have any idol worshiping connotations. Accordingly, it's allowed.
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